Patrón de uso:
an opener for [container/door]
I can’t open this bottle; where’s the bottle opener?
Nem tudom kinyitni ezt az üveget; hol van az üvegnyitó?
We bought an electric can opener to make cooking easier.
Vettünk egy elektromos konzervnyitót, hogy könnyebb legyen a főzés.
He keeps a small letter opener on his desk for the morning mail.
The garage door opener stopped working during the storm.
This pocket tool works as both a corkscrew and a bottle opener.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
She used a bottle opener to open the beer.
Sörnyitóval nyitotta ki a sört.
My parents gave me an electric can opener for my new kitchen.
A szüleim egy elektromos konzervnyitót adtak az új konyhámba.
There is a letter opener next to the phone.
I pressed the garage door opener in my car.
I always carry a small opener on my key ring.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse "opener" with the verb "open" and say *"I opener the bottle"* instead of "I open the bottle" or "I use a bottle opener." Remember: "opener" is a noun (a thing), not a verb.
Significado
tool or device for opening things
Colocaciones
bottle opener
|can opener
|electric can opener
|letter opener
|garage door opener
|wine opener
Sinónimos
device (More general and not limited to opening things; refers to any kind of tool or piece of equipment.)
Antónimos
closer (A mechanical device that closes something, such as a door closer, doing the opposite action of an opener.)
Temas
daily life
|home
|food
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definición
A tool or machine that you use to open a bottle, a can, a letter, a door, or something similar.
A tool or device designed specifically to open containers, doors, or similar things that are closed.
Patrón de uso:
the [season/home/tour] opener
Tickets for the season opener sold out in an hour.
A szezonnyitóra szóló jegyek egy óra alatt elkeltek.
The band’s tour opener will be in Madrid next month.
A zenekar turnényitó koncertje jövő hónapban Madridban lesz.
They lost their home opener but improved as the season went on.
The film festival’s opener was a documentary about climate change.
Fans lined up all morning for the series opener against their rivals.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
Our team won the season opener last night.
A csapatunk tegnap este megnyerte a szezonnyitó mérkőzést.
The band’s opener is in a small club in London.
A zenekar nyitókoncertje egy kis londoni klubban lesz.
We are excited for the home opener on Saturday.
The festival opener starts at six o’clock.
He scored twice in the series opener.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes think "opener" here means a person who opens something, but in this sense it is the whole game, show, or event. For example, "season opener" is the first match, not a person.
Significado
first game, show, or event
Colocaciones
season opener
|home opener
|tour opener
|series opener
|opening-night opener
Sinónimos
opening game (Used mainly for sports; more specific than "opener," which can include shows or other events.)
Antónimos
finale (Refers to the last event or performance in a series, the opposite of the opener.)
Temas
sports
|entertainment
|time
|arts_entertainment
Definición
The first game, show, or event in a season, tour, or group of events.
The first game, show, performance, or similar event in a planned series.
Patrón de uso:
a strong/weak opener to [something]
Her essay has a strong opener that grabs your attention immediately.
Az esszéjének erős a felütése, amely azonnal megragadja a figyelmedet.
The comedian’s opener was a risky joke about politics.
A humorista nyitópoénja egy kockázatos, politikáról szóló vicc volt.
That song is the perfect opener for the album.
His email opener sounded too aggressive for a first message.
The speech had a boring opener, but the middle was excellent.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The first sentence is a good opener for your story.
Az első mondat jó felütés a történetedhez.
The comedian started with a funny opener.
A humorista egy vicces nyitópoénnal kezdett.
This song is the opener on their new album.
You need a better opener for your presentation.
Her email opener was friendly and simple.
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse this with "opening" as an adjective or noun. "Opener" here is a countable noun (e.g. "a strong opener"), while "opening" is more general (e.g. "the opening of the book").
Significado
opening line or section
Colocaciones
strong opener
|weak opener
|catchy opener
|song opener
|opener line
Sinónimos
introduction (More formal and general; "opener" often sounds more casual and can refer to very short elements like a single line or joke.)
Antónimos
conclusion (The final section of a text or performance, contrasting with the first part called the opener.)
Temas
communication
|entertainment
|writing
|arts_entertainment
Definición
The first line, paragraph, joke, song, or part that starts a speech, story, or show.
The first line, paragraph, joke, song, or other initial section of a piece of writing, a talk, or a performance.
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Patrón de uso:
an opener in [sport/game]
He was promoted to opener after scoring heavily in the domestic league.
Miután a hazai bajnokságban sok pontot szerzett, nyitójátékossá léptették elő.
The team chose a different opener for the final match.
A csapat másik nyitójátékost választott a döntő mérkőzésre.
Their openers failed to build a strong partnership in the first innings.
She has been the regular opener for the national side for five years.
The coach used a short-inning opener instead of a traditional starting pitcher.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
He plays as an opener for his cricket team.
Nyitó ütőjátékosként játszik a krikettcsapatában.
The coach picked a new opener for the big game.
Az edző új nyitójátékost választott a nagy meccsre.
Their openers did not score many runs today.
She became the first-choice opener last year.
The opener was tired after a long time on the field.
Error frecuente:
Learners may think "opener" always means a tool, even in sports headlines. In sports articles, "opener" can be a player, not a device.
Significado
starting player in some sports
Colocaciones
opening batsman/opener
|new-ball opener
|as an opener
|pace opener
Sinónimos
starter (General sports word for a player who begins the game; "opener" is used in specific sports like cricket or in special baseball strategies.)
Antónimos
reliever (In baseball, a pitcher who comes into the game after the first pitcher, often replacing the opener.)
Definición
In some sports, the player who starts the game or the first part of the game.
In certain sports, a player whose role is to begin a game or a particular phase of a game.
Patrón de uso:
a good/bad opener with [someone]
As a dating app opener, that message sounds a bit too formal.
Társkereső alkalmazáson beszélgetésindítónak ez az üzenet egy kicsit túl formálisnak hangzik.
He practiced a few openers before walking over to talk to her.
Begyakorolt néhány nyitószöveget, mielőtt odament hozzá beszélgetni.
Asking about someone’s job is a safe opener at a networking event.
A simple "Hi, how do you know the host?" is a great party opener.
Her joke about the weather was an effective opener with the group.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
He used a funny opener to start the chat.
Egy vicces beszélgetésindítót használt, hogy elkezdje a csevegést.
You need a simple opener when you meet new people.
Egy egyszerű beszélgetésindítóra van szükséged, amikor új emberekkel találkozol.
That question is not a good opener on a first date.
A smile and "Hi" can be a nice opener.
He wrote a short opener before his main message.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse this with "opening" and say *"a good opening"* where native speakers might say "a good opener" for a specific line. Both are possible, but "opener" usually refers to one exact remark, especially in dating or chatting contexts.
Significado
first remark to start talking
Colocaciones
good opener
|bad opener
|conversation opener
|chat-up opener
|ice-breaking opener
Sinónimos
icebreaker (Often used for an activity or remark that makes people feel more relaxed; "opener" is specifically the first line or comment.)
Antónimos
farewell line (A phrase used to end a conversation, opposite in function to an opener.)
Temas
communication
|social
|relationships
Definición
A sentence or question you say first to start talking with someone, especially in a social or romantic situation.
A short remark, question, or line that someone uses to begin a conversation, often in a social or romantic context.